Climate normals · 1970–2000
Kabul Climate
Kabul is a city in Afghanistan (13) with a population of about 4,434,550. Its average annual temperature is 12.7°C (55°F), with roughly 331 mm of rain per year.
12.7°C
Avg Temp
331
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Kabul Climate
Kabul has an average annual temperature of 12.7°C (55°F) and receives about 331 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
12.7°C
Avg Temp
331
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -2° / 28° | 41 mm |
| February | 1° / 34° | 61 mm |
| March | 7° / 44° | 76 mm |
| April | 13° / 56° | 67 mm |
| May | 18° / 64° | 24 mm |
| June | 23° / 74° | 3 mm |
| July | 25° / 78° | 7 mm |
| August | 25° / 76° | 5 mm |
| September | 20° / 68° | 3 mm |
| October | 14° / 56° | 7 mm |
| November | 7° / 45° | 13 mm |
| December | 1° / 35° | 24 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Kabul
The most comfortable months to visit Kabul are typically September, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near -7°C low). March is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Kabul are typically September, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Kabul, Afghanistan has an average annual temperature of 12.7°C and about 331 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Kabul average about 33°C (91°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.